Introduction to Heritage Studies and Public Humanities

3 credits · Undergraduate

What gets to count as ‘history’? What gets preserved and remembered, and how? This course introduces students to the theory and practices of heritage studies and ‘public humanities’, examining the role of cultural institutions such as libraries, museums, universities, and the media in informing and shaping public discourse about the past. Students will examine how historical, cultural, and traditional knowledge is communicated to various publics and analyze its current and potential use in today’s social context. An applied project will complete the course. FORMATS: Lecture